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About Ninebark and Pagoda Dogwood


About Pagoda Dogwood and Ninebark


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tree   

Origin
Not Available   
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada   

Types
Center Glow ninebark, Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark   
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
4   
99+

Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides   
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
10-1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6   

Habit
Not Available   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
550.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
490.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
White, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Purple, Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Burgundy   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Palmate   
Oval   

Thorns
Not Available   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   
Late Spring, Early Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Cold climate, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply   
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established   

In Summer
Moderate   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Average Water   
Moderate   

In Winter
Adequately   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Loam, Moist, Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches   
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough   

Fertilizers
Fertilize every year   
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch   
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Humidity, Light Frost   

Facts

Flowers
Not Available   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
No   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
Not Available   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels   

Allergy
Not Available   
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility   
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS   
CORNUS alternifolia   

Common Name
Ninebark   
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood   

In Hindi
Ninebark   
Cornus   

In German
Ninebark   
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel   

In French
Physocarpe   
Cornus   

In Spanish
ninebark   
Cornus alternifolia   

In Greek
ninebark   
Cornus   

In Portuguese
ninebark   
Cornus   

In Polish
Ninebark   
Dereń   

In Latin
Ninebark   
Cornus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Cornales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Cornaceae   

Genus
Physocarpus   
Cornus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Neillieae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Amygdaloideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
20   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Ninebark and Pagoda Dogwood

Wondering what are the properties of Ninebark and Pagoda Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Ninebark and Pagoda Dogwood. Ninebark doesn't have thorns and Pagoda Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Ninebark does not have fragrant flowers. Ninebark has allergic reactions like Not Available and Pagoda Dogwood has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ninebark and Pagoda Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ninebark and Pagoda Dogwood

Season and care of Ninebark and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is Not Available and Pagoda Dogwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Ninebark is Not Available and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ninebark is Not Available and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.

Ninebark and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information

Ninebark and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:

Care of Ninebark and Pagoda Dogwood

Care of Ninebark and Pagoda Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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